+The names of the files are important. The signature file must have the
+same name as the file to be distributed, with an additional
+@file{.sig} extension. The directive file must have the same name as
+the file to be distributed, with an additional @file{.directive.asc
+extension}. If you do not follow this naming convention, the upload
+@emph{will not be processed}.
+
+Since v1.1 of the upload script, it is also possible to upload a
+@dfn{directive file} on its own to perform certain operations on
+uploaded files. @xref{FTP Upload Directive File - v1.1}, for more
+information.
+
+Upload the file(s) via anonymous ftp to @code{ftp-upload.gnu.org}. If
+the upload is destined for @code{ftp.gnu.org}, place the file(s) in
+the @file{/incoming/ftp} directory. If the upload is destined for
+@code{alpha.gnu.org}, place the file(s) in the @file{/incoming/alpha}
+directory.
+
+Uploads are processed every five minutes. Uploads that are in progress while
+the upload processing script is running are handled properly, so do not worry
+about the timing of your upload.
+
+Your designated upload email addresses (@pxref{Automated Upload Registration})
+are sent a message if there are any problems processing an upload for your
+package. You also receive a message when your upload has been successfully
+processed.
+
+If you have difficulties processing an upload, email
+@email{ftp-upload@@gnu.org}.
+
+
+@node FTP Upload Directive File - v1.1
+@subsection FTP Upload Directive File - v1.1
+
+The directive file name must end in @file{directive.asc}.
+
+When part of a triplet, the directive file must always contain the
+directives @code{version}, @code{directory} and @code{filename}, as
+described. In addition, a 'comment' directive is allowed.
+
+The @code{version} directive must always have the value @samp{1.1}.
+
+The @code{directory} directive specifies the final destination
+directory where the uploaded file and its @file{.sig} companion are to
+be placed.
+
+The @code{filename} directive must contain the name of the file to be
+distributed (item@tie{}(1) above).
+
+For example, as part of an uploaded triplet, a
+@file{foo.tar.gz.directive.asc} file might contain these lines (before
+being gpg clearsigned):
+
+@example
+version: 1.1
+directory: bar/v1
+filename: foo.tar.gz
+comment: hello world!
+@end example
+
+This directory line indicates that @file{foo.tar.gz} and
+@file{foo.tar.gz.sig} are part of package @code{bar}. If you uploaded
+this triplet to @file{/incoming/ftp} and the system positively
+authenticates the signatures, the files @file{foo.tar.gz} and
+@file{foo.tar.gz.sig} will be placed in the directory
+@file{gnu/bar/v1} of the @code{ftp.gnu.org} site.
+
+The directive file can be used to create currently non-existent
+directory trees, as long as they are under the package directory for
+your package (in the example above, that is @code{bar}).
+
+If you upload a file that already exists in the FTP directory, the
+original will simply be archived and replaced with the new upload.
+
+@subheading Standalone directives
+
+When uploaded by itself, the directive file must contain one or more
+of the directives @code{symlink}, @code{rmsymlink} or @code{archive},
+in addition to the obligatory @code{directory} and @code{version}
+directives. A @code{filename} directive is not allowed, and a
+@code{comment} directive is optional.
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